Best 110 tough touring suspension set up

Well your likely getting shock problems because you have +2" springs/shocks and are then asking the shocks to drop a further 2". Its complicating things where complications are not needed.

Im running HD TF springs on my 90 with Koni shocks and have been quite happy (although I did blow a set of rear Konis last year).

Dont take the 'HD' 'Medium Duty' for what they are, check the actual spring rates.

For my 90, medium duty TF springs are the same spring rate as Old Man Emu HD springs, I ended up fitting HD TF springs which are the same spring rating as the Old Man Emu HDs for RCC and Disco.

G

A lot of guys are running remote canister bilsteins on here, they shipped them from the states. Have a search:)

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Originally Posted by Sirocco

Well your likely getting shock problems because you have +2" springs/shocks and are then asking the shocks to drop a further 2". Its complicating things where complications are not needed.

Im running HD TF springs on my 90 with Koni shocks and have been quite happy (although I did blow a set of rear Konis last year).

Dont take the 'HD' 'Medium Duty' for what they are, check the actual spring rates.

For my 90, medium duty TF springs are the same spring rate as Old Man Emu HD springs, I ended up fitting HD TF springs which are the same spring rating as the Old Man Emu HDs for RCC and Disco.

G

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Hm the set was a complete TF set would hope shocks, springs mounts, trailing arms would fit together I just replaced the sport shocks with expedition shocks.

Go Koni, it's the best way. I have HD LR springs due to high weights in bad roads every weekend...

The funny thing with suspension is that it's entirely subjective. Mine for example would probably have a lot of folks on here spitting chips, but I love it. You need to do 2 things:

1. Define what you want it to do, and
2. Try a few different set ups.

In my opinion if you just go and order some konis you'll probably just say they're great because it's easier to live with yourself then after dropping like 5000 on a set of shocks.

Make the effort to find some people with what you're considering and drive their rigs around. It could be worth going for +3" or it could be worth staying with what you've got. From what you've said it seems you've got a dislocating setup with just the +2 shocks and lowered mounts, sort of. Similar to just having a longer shock. Maybe not ideal for touring when you could get a flexy coil and some airbags to counter variable weights etc.

Some exemplar setups are Nuggets 110 setup (I say this because he took it everywhere so he's an expert IMO) and Cal415s puma 130 with full airbags.

Read those two threads and you will be illuminated.

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Originally Posted by Wicks89

The funny thing with suspension is that it's entirely subjective. Mine for example would probably have a lot of folks on here spitting chips, but I love it. You need to do 2 things:

1. Define what you want it to do, and
2. Try a few different set ups.

In my opinion if you just go and order some konis you'll probably just say they're great because it's easier to live with yourself then after dropping like 5000 on a set of shocks.

Make the effort to find some people with what you're considering and drive their rigs around. It could be worth going for +3" or it could be worth staying with what you've got. From what you've said it seems you've got a dislocating setup with just the +2 shocks and lowered mounts, sort of. Similar to just having a longer shock. Maybe not ideal for touring when you could get a flexy coil and some airbags to counter variable weights etc.

Some exemplar setups are Nuggets 110 setup (I say this because he took it everywhere so he's an expert IMO) and Cal415s puma 130 with full airbags.

Read those two threads and you will be illuminated.

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$5k, for Raid 90's??? Are you kidding? Retail is like $1700 a set, and less than 3 hours to fit.
For the extra $3000 you could then have them airfreighted to Mongolia...overnight! :)

The Raid 90 is a fantastic shock.

JC

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Originally Posted by justinc

$5k, for Raid 90's??? Are you kidding? Retail is like $1700 a set, and less than 3 hours to fit.
For the extra $3000 you could then have them airfreighted to Mongolia...overnight! :)

The Raid 90 is a fantastic shock.

JC

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can I get them in +2" travel though??

Hi Steve,

I recommend The Ultimate Suspension in Ingleburn, south Sydney. I went there on recommendation from Daniel at Mulgo and Brendan looked after me really well. A bespoke set-up for my Puma 110 Wagon with King Springs, a DC Prop shaft and springs with airbags in the rear. Shocks were their own - built to their specification and all comes with full warranty.

Give them a call.

Cheers

Bobby

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Originally Posted by Steve223

can I get them in +2" travel though??

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Yes, or look into using and land cruiser/patrol combo for the desired length

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Originally Posted by justinc

$5k, for Raid 90's??? Are you kidding? Retail is like $1700 a set, and less than 3 hours to fit.
For the extra $3000 you could then have them airfreighted to Mongolia...overnight! :)

The Raid 90 is a fantastic shock.

JC

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Ok maybe I exaggerated just a little! :P still, it's probably more expensive to Darwin than Mongolia. Outrageous up here.

But my other advice stands. Define your requirement in measurable terms. How many kgs and how much lift. There are many obliging defender drivers on here, so go for some joy rides then make a decision.